In life, it’s all about second probabilities. At instances, they aren’t assured to everybody, so if you get the chance, you’d higher make it depend.
That’s the mindset of former NBA participant and 2019 lottery draft decide Cam Reddish.
After a 12 months away enjoying in Lithuania (LKL), Reddish, 26, has returned to the stateside, signing with the San Diego Clippers within the NBA G League a few weeks in the past.
Cam Reddish’s Introduction to the NBA G-League
Up to now, Reddish has accomplished 4 video games this season, averaging 9.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 1.5 apg with capturing splits of fifty/35/100 in solely 17.8 mpg. For a full-time starter, these are common numbers, particularly for an NBA-level participant like Reddish, however with restricted time on the court docket, they’re high-impact numbers.
After his debut versus the Faculty Park Skyhawks on January 31, Reddish spoke about how he’s nonetheless discovering his rhythm and stamina on the basketball court docket:
“I positively was a little bit bit drained, having been about two to a few months since I performed a recreation. I’ll positively get higher over the following couple of weeks—I do know I’ll—so I’m not too involved about that. I’m simply making an attempt to do what I can to proceed to get wins,” Reddish mentioned in a postgame video with Clippers reporter BJ Mathews.
The Clippers defeated the Skyhawks, with Reddish scoring 11 factors and grabbing six rebounds, going 4-for-5 from the sector, and delivering a few spotlight performs.
Every week from his debut recreation, he has spoken what he mentioned into existence. The Clippers are 3-1 up to now with Reddish on the workforce, and head coach Paul Hewitt is step by step bringing him alongside whereas recognizing his caliber as a participant.
“Clearly, we’re happy he selected to return to the Clippers. He brings super potential as a lottery decide who performed on the highest stage of school basketball. He’s setting a very good instance together with his actions, however when he will get extra comfy, I’m fairly certain he might be extra verbal,” Hewitt mentioned after their win over the Hawks.
A Contemporary Begin
Basketball is as a lot psychological as it’s bodily. At instances, that comes with getting the chance to press the reset button. Reddish additionally spoke about what he has discovered from being away from the NBA this previous 12 months and about his highway again there.
“Once you’re in isolation, you develop loads, you study loads, you suppose loads. I like basketball; irrespective of the place I am going, I need to play. It’s been a hell of a journey, and I’m trying ahead to what’s subsequent,” Reddish mentioned to Mathews.
Reddish, referring to his temporary stint within the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) through the 2025–26 season, averaged 14.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, and 1.4 apg whereas enjoying 26.4 mpg. Taking part in abroad isn’t all the time a straightforward adjustment for American gamers, however those that can accomplish that, even for one season, come again with a extra mature perspective on life.
What’s subsequent for Reddish?
Reddish is in a rare state of affairs. He’s nonetheless younger at 26 years previous and has a number of years of NBA expertise. This is a chance for him to fine-tune his recreation and iron out among the wrinkles.
“My conditioning—I’ve defended on the highest stage. Everybody is aware of I can rating, however proper now it’s about discovering the position that may assist the workforce win,” Reddish emphasised.
Because the season progresses, Reddish will grow to be extra comfy and assertive on and off the court docket, which can profit him and his workforce.
Suppose Reddish can proceed to maintain his strengths whereas discovering methods to enhance different areas of his recreation. Possibly a season turnaround for the Clippers and a few workforce success. There might be no query that the 6’7” gifted wing will discover his approach again onto the large stage within the NBA.
